Diversity Matters
Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword with university admissions officers and students alike. For the purposes of producing diversity scores, College Factual defines diversity as the most plurality. Schools that score high in diversity metrics are those with the greatest variety in ethnicity, gender, age, and geographic location of origin.
Start now by Learning About Diversity at CNU, and how it is Similar to Other Schools in the Nation.
Pretty Good When it Comes to Overall Diversity
The overall diversity ranking is created by adding up results of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.
Ranked #1,371 nationwide, Christopher Newport University is above average in overall diversity.
Racial Diversity is About Average
Racially diverse college campuses allow students to meet and learn from others from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. It also means the school is working to fairly represent and support all students.
With a student body composition that is close to or the same as the national average, Christopher Newport University is ranked #2,385 when it comes to ethnic diversity.
CNU Racial Demographics
The chart below will display the diversity of undergraduate students at CNU when it is available.
CNU's racial diversity is on par with the national average.
Racial diversity of the faculty is below the national average.
Male to Female Ratio is Fairly Even
Are you seeking a campus with a balanced blend of males to females?
At Christopher Newport University, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at CNU is equally balanced.
This university is ranked at #940 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 2,151 males and 2,706 females.
Analyze Male/Female Diversity at CNU
Where available, the chart below will include the male to female distribution among CNU's undergraduate students.
The disparity between the counts of men and women at Christopher Newport University is lower than the national average.
Where available, the chart below will include the male to female distribution among CNU's faculty.
The ratio of male to female faculty at CNU is excellent.
Representation from U.S. States is About Average
Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States, or would you prefer a local college that primarily pulls students from your home state?
To come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we took into account where every student resided before they attended college.
Over 90% of the students attending Christopher Newport University come from within Virginia. This makes CNU an average school when it comes to this factor and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,573.
Learn About Nationwide Geographic Diversity
The undergraduate student body is split among 23 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.
The Amount of International Students at CNU
There is a small community of about 18 international students at Christopher Newport University representing 9 countries. For all the details, go to the CNU International Student Page.
What is the Age Diversity of the Students?
Some college students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?
The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At Christopher Newport University, 88.8% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank CNU #3,905 in the nation for student age diversity.
Explore Age Diversity at CNU
Analyze the age range of CNU students with the following chart.
Questions About Diversity
- What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?
Often when we speak of diversity, what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of people of different ethnicities, cultures, races, religions and financial backgrounds. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are seeking are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Is CNU attracting students from all backgrounds?
Even a school with great racial, ethnic, and location diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the financial backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how CNU is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.
- Is Diversity Important to CNU?
Diversity can be promoted by the university in several ways. First, institutions should be making an effort to hire a varied faculty to teach students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to encourage substantial interaction between people from different backgrounds. This prevents students and faculty from self-segregating and helps bring about positive connections.
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